Who we are:
Economic Development Queensland (EDQ) is a Queensland Government agency that unlocks land and accelerates housing, planning and infrastructure delivery, creating liveable places and enabling economic growth. Our work helps deliver safe, secure and affordable homes and supports thriving communities across the state.
Empowered by the Economic Development Act 2012, EDQ has unique planning and approval powers to help unblock complex projects and bring development-ready land to market. Our purpose is simple: help Queenslanders find a place to call home, create more jobs closer to home, and support liveable communities that reflect Queensland's way of life.
We work across government and with industry to attract investment, enable jobs and deliver projects that make a measurable difference for Queenslanders.
About the Role:
Working within EDQ's Housing Supply & Delivery team, you will provide high-level executive administration & operational support to the Executive Director & senior leadership, helping ensure the efficient day-to-day operation of a busy & dynamic function.
Provide high-level, confidential executive support, including complex diary & inbox management, travel coordination & workload prioritisation.
Manage executive communications & correspondence, including drafting, proofreading & quality assuring briefings, presentations & other written materials.
Coordinate senior meetings, events & stakeholder engagements, managing scheduling, agendas, logistics & supporting documentation.
Build strong relationships & act as a key liaison point for internal & external stakeholders across all levels of seniority.
Manage records & information effectively, ensuring correspondence & documentation is accurately registered, tracked & maintained.
Support finance, procurement & workforce administration, including credit card reconciliations, purchase orders, invoices & other approvals.
About You:
You're a highly organised, proactive & experienced Executive Assistant who can confidently manage competing executive priorities, exercise sound judgement & build effective relationships in a fast-moving environment. Success in this role requires:
Demonstrated experience managing executive priorities, competing demands & confidential information while delivering timely, high-quality support.
Strong written & verbal communication skills, with the confidence to engage effectively with internal & external stakeholders at all levels.
Exceptional organisation & attention to detail across correspondence, records, meetings & executive documentation.
A proactive & adaptable approach, with the confidence to take initiative, exercise judgement & change gears as priorities evolve.
An understanding of governance requirements & the importance of following relevant policies & procedures across finance, procurement, records & HR.
Strong technology capability across Microsoft Office mandatory, with TRIM experience advantageous but not essential.
Why Choose EDQ:
If you're motivated by purpose and impact, you'll fit right in at EDQ. You will also be able to enjoy the following:
Flexible and agile ways of working
Generous leave and 12.75% superannuation
Learning, development and career pathways
Modern workplaces designed for collaboration
Inclusive culture that values diversity and cultural capability
Access for you and your family to hundreds of gyms, pools and fitness facilities in your area at very low cost
Join us and make a meaningful impact for Queensland, submit your application now.This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Australia License.
